Leadership Advisory Team:

 

The VCC is self-governed through the Leadership Advisory Team (LAT).  The LAT consists of representatives from the congregation who are nominated by the congregation and called by the LAT.  Each nominee serves a three year term.  Their purpose is to provide staff with accountability to meet the church’s vision for Life Change, Life Growth, and Life Purpose.

 

Characteristics of Team Members:

Team Members are actively fulfilling our Vision:

Life Change through Worship (regular attendance/giving)

Life Growth through Small Groups (leading or actively involved)

Life Purpose through Service (serving, even leading a service ministry)

 

Scriptural Authority

 

To be an Example - “Christ-like example”
Be an example for others, and evidence character qualities and public reputation that every Christian should possess.

Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7

To be an Overseer - “Of the Affairs of the Church”
Spiritual leaders are responsible for the overall direction of the church. They insure that the elements are in place to meet the Church’s goals.

1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28

To be a Shepherd - “People are Loved and Cared For”
Someone who guards, feeds and cares for God’s people like a shepherd with a flock. The shepherd is responsible to equip God’s people for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13), by guarding them from false teaching, giving them good spiritual counsel and food from God’s Word, training them, and comforting and helping them (Acts 20:27-31). The shepherd must be one who is sensitive to the needs of the people, knowledgeable in God’s Word and willing to invest the time necessary to care for individuals.

The LAT meets on the second Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm.  

If you would like to speak with a member of the LAT, you may contact them here: